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Emperor Charles V and the Elector John-Frederick of Saxony hunting, by Unknown, oil, 1546

Emperor Charles V and the Elector John-Frederick of Saxony hunting

Unknown

1546

oil

panel

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Emperor Charles V and the Elector John-Frederick of Saxony hunting is a 1546 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1546 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of Emperor Charles V and the Elector John-Frederick of Saxony on a hunting trip. The two leaders are surrounded by a group of men on horseback, with dogs and a river in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of warm and cool colors. In the foreground, the men are dressed in elaborate clothing and hats, while the horses are depicted in various poses. The river runs through the center of the painting, with trees and hills rising up on either side. In the distance, a large rocky cliff dominates the landscape. The painting is a detailed and colorful depiction of a hunting scene, with a focus on the relationships between the men and their surroundings.

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